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Academic papers, reports, and articles related to Portland's neighborhood system

 
 
A collection of research on Portland's neighborhood system and Office of Neighborhood Involvement.  This is just an initial listing and will grow over time.  Please forward any other research documents to Brian Hoop.
 
The Myth and Reality of Portland's Engaged Citizenry and Process-Oriented Governance (PDF Document, 43kb) - June 6, 2005 By Steve Johnson, Portland State University disertation. Published in "The Portland Edge" Island Press, 2004.

Constructing public dialogue... (PDF Document, 81kb) - June 6, 2005 Constructing public dialogue: A critical discourse analysis of the discourse practices. By Julie Odell, Portland State University, Dec. 2004.

Hopes and Challenges of Democratic Governance: Lessons from Portland, Oregon (PDF Document, 80kb) - January 28, 2009 Paul Leistner, fellow, Center for Public Participation, PSU. Prepared for National League of Cities conference session —“Democratic Governance at the Neighborhood Level: What Have We Learned?”—November 11, 2008.

From Neighborhood Association System to Participatory Democracy: Broadening and Deepening Public Involvement in Portland, Oregon (PDF Document, 53kb) - September 4, 2009 This article provides background on Portland's community engagement system, describes the 2005-06 system review--known as Community Connect--and resulting new programs, and shares important lessons learned. (Published in Nat'l Civic Review, Sum. 2009)
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